St. John's Bellefonte

The Great Vigil
2022-04-16 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | PA
The Great Vigil of Easter begins in total darkness. A new fire and the Paschal (Easter) Candle is lit. In the growing light we hear the great proclamation of Easter (the Exultet), we celebrate the sacrament of baptism and renew our baptismal vows, and then celebrate the first mass of Easter. There is no other liturgy of the Church’s year which more fully expresses the mystery of our redemption through Christ’s death and resurrection.

Good Friday
2022-04-15 12:00 - 14:00 | PA
On Good Friday, we proclaim the passion of Christ’s crucifixion and death. In solemn prayer we uphold the needs of our fallen world, we venerate the holy cross on which hung the world’s salvation, and then, in remembrance of his death, we receive communion, the sacrament that has been reserved at the Altar of Repose throughout the previous night.

Maundy Thursday
2022-04-14 18:30 - 20:00 | PA
On Maundy Thursday, we recall Christ’s two acts of the night before he died — the washing of his disciples’ feet as an act of service, and the institution of the Eucharist as a sign and symbol of the reality of his death and resurrection. At the end of the liturgy, the sacrament of Christ is placed at the Altar of Repose. We are invited to spend time with Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, before departing the church, as he watches and waits.

Palm Sunday
2022-04-10 10:30 - 11:30 | PA
Palm Sunday is a day of sharp contrast. We begin the liturgy recalling Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. With those who greeted him that day, we too wave our palms and shout “Hosanna in the highest”. The story of Christ’s passion, crucifixion and death is told, and we leave prepared to enter deeply into this holiest of weeks.
9:00am Blessing of the Palms & Low Mass
10:30am Blessing of the Palms & Solemn Mass

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Fundraiser
2022-03-19 15:00 - 18:00 | PA

Saint Joseph's Family Day
2022-03-19 10:00 - 12:00 | PA

Stations of the Cross
2022-03-04 17:30 - 18:00 | PA
Stations of the Cross
Followed by soup supper in the Fellowship Hall

Sung Mass & Imposition of Ashes
2022-03-02 18:30 - 19:30 | PA

Low Mass & Imposition of Ashes
2022-03-02 09:30 - 10:00 | PA

Christmas Eve: Solemn High Mass
2021-12-24 22:00 - 23:30 | PA

Carols of the Season
2021-12-24 21:30 - 22:00 | PA

Christmas Eve: Family Mass & Nativity Pageant
2021-12-24 16:30 - 18:00 | PA

Let Us Keep the Feast! - Worship + Dinner
2021-12-14 17:30 - 19:00 | PA
Join us on Tuesday, December 14 at 5:30pm for our observance of the feast of Saint John of the Cross. We will begin with Low Mass, accompanied by organ music and a cantor, followed by dinner in the Parish Hall.

Corned beef & cabbage dinner
2021-03-20 15:00 - 18:00 | 189 W Lamb St, Bellefonte

Low Mass of Christmas
2020-12-25 09:00 - 09:30 | PA
Watch the livestream on Facebook: facebook.com/stjohnsepiscopalbellefonte/live
and YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCiUpcWj0qW7kJS2-A15W4YQ/

Sung Mass of Christmas
2020-12-24 17:00 - 18:00 | PA

Drive-in Christmas Caroling in front of the Rectory
2020-12-24 15:30 - 16:00 | PA

Easter Day Mass
2020-04-12 10:00 - 11:00 | PA
You’re invited to participate and tune-in to our Easter mass on our Facebook Live page: facebook.com/stjohnsepiscopalbellefonte/live

The Great Vigil of Easter
2020-04-11 20:00 - 21:00 | PA
You’re invited to participate and tune-in to all our Holy Week services on our Facebook Live page: facebook.com/stjohnsepiscopalbellefonte/live

Good Friday
2020-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 | PA

Maundy Thursday
2020-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | PA

Solemn Mass & Imposition of Ashes
2020-02-26 19:00 - 20:00 | PA
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the season of preparation and reflection culminating in Easter. Ash Wednesday invites us to recognize our mortality, repent, and return to God’s redeeming love. Start your Lenten journey at one of our two masses 9:30am & 7:00pm (with music).

Low Mass & Imposition of Ashes
2020-02-26 09:30 - 10:00 | PA

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
2020-02-25 16:00 - 18:00 | PA
Celebrate Mardi Gras aka Shrove Tuesday at our annual all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancake supper. Meals include a side of breakfast sausages and beverages. $10 for adults and $7 for children. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

The Presentation of our Lord Jesus Christ: Candlemas Procession, Solemn Mass, and Blessing of the Throats
2020-02-02 10:00 - 11:30 | PA

Annual Parish Meeting & Potluck Lunch
2020-01-19 10:30 - 11:30 | PA

Christmas Day Mass
2019-12-25 09:00 | PA

Christmas Eve Solemn High Mass
2019-12-24 23:00 | PA

Carols & Anthems of the Season
2019-12-24 22:30 | PA

Christmas Eve Family Mass & Nativity Pageant
2019-12-24 17:00 | PA
